Trip to Fenton / Newcastle 16-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67654	Magdalen Road, Blurton	Newcastle, Opp Cherry Tree PH	22	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. He was also going to see Grandma later on and going to the pub and returning to Blurton for the weekend. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew . Matthew didn't feel very well so he returned to the residential unit. We set off on foot ont Christchurch Street and we turned left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went upstiars to chill out and use his computer. For dinner Matthew had sausage chips and gravy followed by a Bakewell Tart. In the afternon Matthew had a nap. He woke up and used his computer whilst he waited for me to pick him up to return to Blurton for the weekend. He also watched buses out of the window. We saw white minibus HV54 VHP going towards Stoke.

HV54 VHP in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Copeland's Tours coach MIB 978 going towards Hanley.

Copeland's Tours MIB 978 in Fenton

Just after 14:30 I arrived at the residential unit to pick up Matthew. Matthew put his pictures onto his camera and we got some batteries and his bag and we went downstairs to the car. Just after 15:00 we set off back to Blurton in a car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Station Bridge Road and we continued onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton along Blurton Road we saw D&G Bus 118 on a #40 to Hanley. We turned right onto Church Street. We turned right onto Beaconsfield Drive past the new build house and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KS05 BUS by the high school. We got home around 15:15. When we got home Matthew had toast and a glass of dandelion & burdock. Today we were catching the 15:56 to Newcastle as we were going to the pub via Grandma's House. We set off around 15:45 on foot to the bus stop all the way onto Magdalen Road. Whilst at the bus stop we saw Caudwell Construction DV12 JVY stop to drop someone of before continuing towards the A5035.

Cauldwell Construction DV12 JVY in Blurton

Shortly afterwards the bus came around the corner and it was dud First Potteries 67654 on a #22 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67654 in Blurton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto the A5035 and we saw Stoke City Academy BL66 YRN going towards Longton. We went over the railway line into Trentham and we passed First Potteries 63172 on a #22 to Longton. We turned right into New Inn Lane and we saw First Potteries 67156 on a #21A to the Trentham Hotel. Due to roadworks in Hanford instead of turning left into Wilson Road we ran down Mayne Street down to the A34. We headed into Trent Vale and we passed First Potteries 67603 on the final #22 turn. We turned right into Harpfields Road and forwards on Hilton Road. As we travelled through the hospital we saw ABC Supreme HN16 XNU & E-zec patient transport SF15 EOY. We turned right onto the A34 and we saw First Potteries 32648 going the other way. A couple of stops down the road we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Potteries 67654 as it carried on towards Newcastle.

First Potteries 67654 in Newcastle

As we got off the bus we look down the road and saw a habdful of buses following up the road. Behinbd us was First Potteries 65041 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65041 in Newcastle

We also saw E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEU going towards Newcastle.

E-zec patient transport YJ16 GEU in Newcastle

After that we saw First Potteries 65038 on another #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65038 in Newcastle

As we started to walk towards grandma we asw a coach in the distance. As it got closer we saw that it was Leon's coaches 222 going towards Newcastle.

Leons 222 in Newcastle

We crossed over A34 and we headed up the hill to Grandma's House. At Grandma's Matthew had a can of Irn Bru and used her computer. It had been Grandma's birthday recently so Matthew gace her a card and a couple of presents that he had brough whilst out with the residential unit. Around 18:00 we set off onto Victoria Street and we saw white minibus YK08 PVA. We turned left onto the A34. As we past the hospital we saw First Potteries 37146 on a #101 to Hanley. We continued down the A34 and we ran down into Trent Vale and we went into the pub. Matthew had a brunch with oatcakes followed by toffee sponge pudding with custard. Whilst we ate highlights of the passing buses included E-zec patient transport YN15 FEO going Southwards as well as D&G 38 running out of service. We also saw First Potteries 32639 on a #101 to Stafford. Once we had finished eating we set off to pick up uncle Dave. We ran down the A34 and we joined the Northbound A500. We came off the A500 and we turned right onto the A50. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we dropped down into Fenton to pick uncle Dave up. Once we had picked him up we ran up to Heron Street and we crossed over the A50 and we continued into Blurton along Blurton Road where we saw School's Out YG58 WFS. We turned right onto Church Road and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 19:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer and we composed a few e-mails and sorted a few things out. We then chilled out on the sofa doing e-mails and writing the until bedtime around 01:00... Mark

Trip to Festival Park / Longport 15-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Longport	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Longport	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit Funderpark later on. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 41496 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41496 in Fenton

Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew spent time on the computer. For Dinner Matthew had cheese oatcakes. In the afternoon Matthew went to Festival Park in an Intercity taxi. We set off onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we turned right onto the A500. We ran up to Etruria and we joined the Eastbound A53. We turned left into Festival Park. We turned right onto Ridgehouse Drive and we went to Morrisons. Matthew went to the toilet and then went to the cafe. Matthew had a drink of coke. When we had finished we set of onto Pavillion Drive and we joined the Northbound A53. At Cobridge we turned right onto Waterloo Road and we headed towards Hanley. We went clockwise around the ring road and we turned left onto Lichfield Street. At Joiners Square we crossed over the roundabout and onto Victoria Road. We ran up the hill into Fenton and we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Back at the residential unit Matthew went up to his room. Matthew also watched buses out of the window where we saw Harry Shaw YN15 ELW going towards Stoke.

Harry Shaw YN15 ELW in Fenton

for tea Matthew had sausages & shepherds pie followed by a Bakewell Tart. Matthew saw a poster for Funderpark which runs tonight at Longport. We went out and it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we turned right onto the A500. We ran up to Longport and we came off the A500 we saw ABC Supreme HN16 XPS. on the Eastbound A5271 and we turned rihght after the petrol station and parked up. Matthew went to the Funderpark and we on some of the rides. After we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the A5271 and we turned right onto the Southbound A500. We ran through Etruria to Stoke and we came off the A500 onto City Road. We went under the railway line and up the hill into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the reasidential unit. Matthew went upstairs to chil out in his room and use his computer. He also watched television. Later he had a bath and then had toast for supper. Later on Matthew had choclate cake and custard. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Congleton / Meir Park 14-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 63099 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew we to the Congleton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. We turned right onto the A52 and we ran near to the railway station and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran up to the ring road. We went around town anti-clockwise and we ran onto Waterloo Road. We ran through Cobridge into Burslem and we continued through town onto Scotia Road. We turned left onto Williamson Street and at the end we turned right onto Tunstall High Street. We continued through town through Goldenhill into Kidsgrove. We continued North through Church Lawton into Rode Heath and out the other side We passed the Stanway's depot were we saw Stanway's JIG 8878. We turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Padgbury lane and we joined the Southbound A34. We ran South for a few mile past Kidsgrove and Talke Pits and we followed the road to the left and down to Talke where we joined the Southbound A500. We ran South through Longport and Eruria and we came off the A500 at Stoke. We went along the A52 under the railway line and forwards onto City Road up into Fenton. We turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. We also looked out of the window watching buses. We saw Grocott Centre EU09 LTY going towards Stoke.

Grocott Centre EU09 LTY in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw grey minibus SB66 FZW heading towards Longton.

SB66 FZW in Fenton

Afterwards we saw Afford rent-a-car WM17 LND going towards Longton.

Afford rent-a-car WM17 LND in Fenton

Later on Matthew went for a walk to Aldi to get some shopping. We set off onto City Road and we saw Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173 going towards Stoke.

Stanton's of Stoke KXZ 2173 in Fenton

A short while later we saw D&G Bus 134 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G 134 in Fenton

We crossed over and onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we went down the hill to Aldi. Matthew brought his shopping and then we got a Lucky Seven taxi back to the residential unit. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Manor Street and right onto Hallam Street. We turned right onto Elsing Road and we saw Afford rent-a-car MK67 UEJ in their yard. We turned right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. We then went back to the back to the residential unit. We got in the car and set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and right onto Station Bridge Road. We followed the road around onto Heron Street. We went through the traffic lights and we turned left onto the A50. We ran through Longton and into Meir. We went passed the Copeland's Tours depot. We turned right onto Lysander Road and we parked up at The Weather Vane. Matthew went to the toilet and then we found our table. We ordered the food and Matthew had a glass of Coke whilst we waited. Matthew had a burger and fries chicken fillet and an egg as well as some steak. For dessert Matthew had a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished eating we went back to the car and returned to Fenton. We set off onto Lysander Road and we saw First Potteries 63173 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to Longton. We came off onto the high level A50 and we turned right onto Baths Road. We saw First Potteries 63178 on a #6 to Hanley. We ran down King Street we saw First Potteries 63174 on a #6A to Blythe Bridge. We continued down onto City Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto Temple street and we we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later he had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Apedale / Smallthorne 13-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Apedale	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Apedale	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Apedale and later on he was going to Smallthorne for tea. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting for time to got to the day centre Matthew spent time in his room watching buses. We saw First Potteries 67651 on a #11 to Newcastle. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. We saw First Potteries 67159 on a #23 to Newstead. We continued to the day centre and we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning Matthew went on the computers and did communication studies. For dinner Matthew had jacket potato with beans followed by toffee cheesecake. In the afternoon Matthew went to Apedale. Transport for the journey was on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Glebedale road and then we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hill under the railway line and over the A500 into Stoke town centre. We ran around the one-way system and we ran up Hartshill Road we saw D&G Bus 157 on the #9 to Biddulph. We continued through Hartshill. We turned right onto Victoria Street We turned right onto the A53. onto the B5369 and we ran through Dimsdale and we crossed over the A34. At the bottom end of Chesterton we went onto Loomer Road and we ran through to Apedale. Matthew went to the café and used the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. After we had finished we returned to Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX for the journey to Fenton. We set off along Loomer Road and we crossed over the A34 onto the B5369. We ran through to the A53 and we turtned right. We turned left onto Victoria Street and we ran into Hartshill. We joined Hartshill Road and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. We went around the one-way system onto Elenora Street and we followed it around onto Copeland Street. We got onto to Glebe street towards the railway station and we turned right onto Lytton Street. Lytton Street was blocked so we turned onto Glebe Street and Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we ran forwards onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and we turned left onto Temple street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watcvhed buses out of the window. We saw Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXB going towards Hanley.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXB in Fenton

A short while later we saw D&G 40 on a #1A to Park Site.

D&G 40 in Fenton

We also saw First Potteries 63177 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 63177 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw silver minibus DL63 FJV going towards Longton.

DL63 FJV in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Intercity minibus SV07 VLD heading towards Hanley.

Intercity SV07 VLD in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 63176 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63176 in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council minibus LK17 DXC going towards Heron Cross.

Stoke-on-Trent city council LK17 DXC in Fenton

Afterwards we saw First Potteries 42552 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 42552 in Fenton

We came to pick Matthew up to take him out for tea. We packed some batteries and we went down to the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we crossed over City Road onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street we turned left onto Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square and we crossed over the roundabout onto Lichfield Street. At the top of the hill we joined the anti-clockwise ring road and we ran around Hanley to Town Road passing Scraggs T789 KWN on the #5 to Abbey Hulton. We crossed over the ring road and we joined the A5272 where we saw First Potteries 67641 on a #7 to Hanley. We ran through Sneyd Green to Smallthorne Roundabouts and we turned left onto Sneyd Hill and we ran down to Captian Kooks. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we sat down on a table by the window. For dinner Matthew had a breakfast... He also helped mum to eat some of her chips with bread and butter. When we had finished we set off back to Fenton via Smallthorne to drop a few things off. We went up Sneyd Hill and we crossed over Smallthorne Roundabout onto Ford Green Road. We turned left onto Fell Street and right onto Coseley Street. After a brief stop we continued down Coseley Street onto Duddell Road. We saw Z Carz DG10 VMO and we stopped briefly to drop something off. We turned right onto Chell Heath Road and at the light we re-joined Ford Green Road. We saw D&G 159 on a #9 to Biddulph. We turned left onto Saturn Road. We turned right onto Mars Street and right again onto Jupiter Street where we had a brief stop. We turned left onto Ford Green Road and at the top of the hill we joined the Southbound A5272 and we saw Harry Shaw YN16 UAE. We ran through Sneyd Green to Birches Head where we saw First Potteries 67640 on a #7 to Kidsgrove. We ran forwards onto Town Road and we joined the clockwise ring Road and we ran around Hanley. We turned left onto LIchfield Street and we ran down to Joiners Square. At the roundabout we turned right onto the A52 and we ran towards Stoke railway station. We ran alongside the railway line and we turne left onto City Road. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went up to Matthew's room and we wrote some of the Blog. Matthew also drank a can of Irn Bru. After doing a couple of entries I left and Matthew chilled out in his room watching television and using his computer. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark

Trip to Nantwich / Wrexham 10-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
S4 YDK	Fenton	Nantwich	Charter	Lucky Seven
S4 YDK	Nantwich	Wrexham	Charter	Lucky Seven
S4 YDK	Wrexham	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Fenton KFC	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton KFC	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to Wrexham today. He was also ging out for tea later. It was also one of the other service users birthday. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw grey minibus M9 XXY parked up across the road.

M9 XXY in Fenton

we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Christchurch Street and across City Road we saw First Potteries 67656 on a #11 to Hanley. After we had crossed over we walked onto Manor Street. At the end of Manor Street We set off of foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned left onto City Road. After crossing over the road we turned right into Manor Street. At the end we turned left onto Victoria Road. We saw it was Lucky Seven S4 YDK.

Lucky Seven S4 YDK in Fenton

We got on the bus and sat down and we set off along Victoria Road. We ran down the hill to Joiners Square. and we went straight across onto Lichfield Street. We ran anti-clockwise Waterloo Road A53 we turned right onto the Northbound A500. We ran North for a few miles, under the M6 and South of Crewe to the edge of Nantwich. We went around the North end of Nantwich on the by-pass. We stooped at Snugbury's for a ice cream. It was vanilla flavoured. We continued along the A51 and we saw Arriva NW&W 4421 on a #84 to Chester getting onto the Westbound A534. We ran West we quite a few miles. We crossed over the A49 at Ridley and then we crossed the A41 at Broxton. On the Eastern edge of town we went North up the A5156 and we ran a couple of miles up to the A483 where we turned left onto the Southbound carriageway. We ran into the town centre and we stopped at the pub. For dinner Matthew had a chicken breast burger and fries followed by chocolate fudge cake and ice cream washed down with a glass of coke. Matthew then went to the toilet. Whilst in the pub we saw Arriva NW&W 701 on a #1 to Chester. When it was time to go home we returned on Lucky Seven S4 YDK. We set off onto the A541 and we ran around the one way system before continuing out of town along Mold Road up the A483. We went North for a short while before we turned right onto the A5156. At the end of the road we turned right onto the Eastbound A534. We ran Eastwards for 20 or so miles, crossing over the A41 and A49. We went around Nantwich on the A51 by-pass and we saw Arriva NW&W 4410 on to a #84 to Crewe. We joined the Eastbound A500. We skirted the Southern edge of Crewe and crossed under the M6 before continuing the last 8 miles or so down to Stoke. We came off the A500 onto City Road and we saw First Potteries 37160 on a #25 to Keele. We continued up City Road under the railway line up to Smithpool Road and we turned right. We turned left onto Temple Street and we went back to the residential unit. Matthew went back up to his room to use his computer and watch buses. We saw D&G Bus 114 on a #1 to Meir.

D&G 114 in Fenton

When it was time to go out we went dowstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Christchurch Street and left onto Baker Street. We turned left onto Glebedale Road and right onto City Road. At roundabout we turned right into KFC. We parked up and we went inside. Matthew went to the toilet and then had Chicken fillets burger and fries with a cup of Coke. We returned to the residental unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room. Later they had a party for one of the service users. We had sandwiches and birthday cake. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Festival Park / Stoke 09-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67650	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6A	First Potteries
65727	Hanley BS	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	4	First Potteries
66964	Festival Park, Moat House Hotel	Hanley, stop S6	4	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Raglan Walk	23A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Joiners Square	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Joiners Square	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Stoke	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Stoke	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going bowling today. Matthew ws also going out later on after going to the Day Centre. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX going towards Heron Cross.

Jayjays Travel PO58 XFX in Fenton

After that we saw Z Carz PO55 URU going towards Longton.

Z Carz PO55 URU in Fenton

When it was time to go out Matthew walked to the day centre. We set off onto Christchurch Street and to the day centre. In the morning Matthew went bowling in Festival Park we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

We set off on foot onto Glebedale Road and we turned right onto City Road. After crossing over we walked around the corner onto Victoria Place. Whilst at the stop we saw First Potteries 67650 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. we saw Stoke-on-Trent city council welfare bus LK17 DVV. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. We let the bus empty and Matthew took a picture inside First Potteries 67650.

Inside First Potteries 67650

We went inside the bus station to wait for the next #4/4A to Festival park. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 65728 on a #4A to Talke Pits. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 65727 on a #4 to Audley. We got on the bus and we booked to Festival Park before we sat down. The bus set off onto John Street and we ran down the hill before we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road. We went under the A53 and we went forwards onto Festival Way. We crossed the next roundabout and then we got up and got off the bus. We walked across to the bowling alley and then Matthew had a few games of bowling. We then walked back onto Festival Way to catch a bus back to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching and we could see by the large number on the front it was First Potteries 66964. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off along Festival Way and under the A53. We went forwards onto Etruria Road and we ran up the hill into Hanley. We crossed over Marsh Street and we ran forwards onto Trinity Street. At the top of the hill we turned right onto Stafford Street, past the town hall and Radio Stoke. We entered the bus station off Bagnall Street. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet and the bus we saw First Potteries 32634 on a #32 to Uttoxeter. We walked down to the stand for the #23 and we waited for the next bus. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67151. Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied for service we saw First Potteries 67643 on an #7A to Biddulph. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton. before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over the ring road and we ran down onto Regent Road and forwards onto Cleveland Road. We ran down though Shelton along College Road and we ran down to the railway station. We turned left onto Station Road and we ran part the railway station before going right onto Glebe Street. and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line. After climbing up the hill we turned right onto Smithpool Road where we got up and got off the bus. Smithpool Road After picking some chips up from the chip shop we walked back up Temple Street onto Christchurch Street and back to the day centre. For dinner Matthew had Sausage Chips and gravy followed by cake and custard. outside to get on the bus to the pub. Today it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and the bus set off onto Glebedale Road before turning left onto City Road. We carried on under the railway line and we joined the Northbound A500. We ran up to Cliffe Vale and we come off the A500 onto Shelton New Road and we ran up the hill into Shelton. We turned left onto Cemetary Road and we ran to the end. We stopped for a short while to pick up other service users and then we ran back down Cemetery Road. We turned left onto Caledonia Road and left again onto Stoke Road. We turned right onto Wellesley Street and at the end we turned left onto College Road. We ran forwards onto Regent Road. At the end we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we reached our destination. Matthew used the toilet and then had a drink of Coke. Highlights of the bus sightings included Stanton's of Stoke minibus KXZ 2173 and First Potteries 42554 on a #6 to Weston Coyney. we returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Palmerston Street and we turned right onto the A52. We turned left at Joiners Square roundabout and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the roundabout we turned sharp right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and we turned left and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went up to his room to chill out and use his computer. Whilst we waited for tea Matthew also watched buses out of the window. We saw Intercity SF08 BVH going towards Stoke.

Intercity SF08 BVH in Fenton

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 41499 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 41499 in Fenton

After that we saw E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB going towards Stoke.

E-zec patient transport YN15 FKB in Fenton

Matthew changed the batteries in his camera. We went out for tea and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned right onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Masterson Street and we ran to the end. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and at the end we turned left onto City Road. We ran down the hil into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran around the one-way system. We turned left onto London Road and we parked up at Sainsbury's. Across the road we saw City Cabs Depot. The is also a new building being built next to Maplins. We continued into Stoke along Campbell Place. We walked onto Church Street and we saw First Potteries 32647 on a #25 to Keele.

First Potteries 32647 in Stoke

We walked down the road to The Wheatsheaf. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a glass of Coke. For tea Matthew had a chicken burger and fries followed by a chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. Highlights of the bus sightings included First Potteries 66962 on a #25 to Keele & MJ Travel DS57 AKN going towards Newcastle. When we had finished we walked back to Sainsbury's. We returned to the residential unit on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off onto the one-way system and we ran around Stoke onto Glebe Street. We turned left onto Church Street and we crossed over the A500 onto City Road. We ran under the railway line and we ran up into Fenton. We had to pick food up for someone else so we ran up to the roundabout and we turned right into KFC. After picking up the food we returned onto City Road before turning left onto Glebedale Road. We turned right onto Baker Street and left onto Christchurch Street. We went onto Masterson Street and we turned right onto Watkin Street. We turned onto Temple Street and back to the residentiual unit. Once back at the unit Matthew went upstairs to chill out in his room. Back in his room Matthew used his computer and watched TV in his room. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Hanley / Congleton 07-02-2018

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
63098	Fenton, Victoria Place	Hanley, Lichfield Street	6	First Potteries
63173	Hanley BS	Fenton, Victoria Place	6A	First Potteries
DY08 FFX	Fenton	Congleton	Charter	Shelton Care Group
DY08 FFX	Congleton	Fenton Aldi	Charter	Shelton Care Group
SJ07 LSU	Fenton Aldi	Fenton	Charter	Lucky Seven

Today Matthew was in residential and he was going to his day service. Matthew was also going to visit his uncle Dave later on. It was also the day that Matthew found about the new climbing centre to open in March at Stone Business Park. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst waiting to go to the day service we saw First Potteries 67642 on a #11 to Hanley. Around 09:00 we set off on foot to the day centre. We walked onto Temple Street and right onto Christchurch Street. At the day centre we saw Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX.

Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX in Fenton

In the morning we went on the bus to Hnaley. We set off on foot onto City Road and we crossed over. On the way to the bus stop we saw Copeland's Tours MIB 279 going towards Stoke. We walked around the corner onto Victoria Road and we waited at the bus stop for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63098 on a #6A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down. We set off down Victoria Road and we crossed over the A52 at Joiners Square. We ran up Lichfield Street and we crossed over the ring road. We then got up and got off the bus at the stop outside the bus station. Once off the bus we set off up Lichfield Street and across onto Tontine Street. We turned right onto Parliament Row and we walked across Old Hall Street onto Charles Street. We went to Iceland to do some shopping. Matthew went shopping brought a toffee cheesecake. We walked onto Birch Terrace and onto Lichfield Street and back to the bus station. We waited at the stop outside the bus station for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later First Potteries 63173 made an appearance on the #6A to Weston Coyney. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up Lichfield Street and we turned right into Birch Terrace. We followed the road around to the left onto Charles Street. At the top we turned right onto Old Hall Street before turning right onto the ring road and we saw Blackfriars FE bus DK58 HPU. We turned left onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. One off the bus we set off on foot onto City Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We turned right onto Temple Street. We went out for dinner and we saw it was Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned right onto Smithpool Road and then left onto City Road. We ran down the hill and forwards onto the A52 and under the railway line. We turned right onto the Northbound A500 and we ran up through Etruria and Longport to Talke. We came of the A500 onto the A34 and we ran Northwards up to Talke Pits. We cintinued onto the A5011 and forwards onto the A50. We ran past the Stanways Coaches depot and we turned right onto Church Lane. At the end we turned left onto the A34 and we ran to the edge of Congleton. We turned left onto Padgbury Lane and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a chicken burger and fries with a glass of Coke. He also had chocolate fudge cake and ice cream. When we had finished we returned to Fenton on Shelton Care Group DY08 FFX. We set off Northwards up Padgbury Lane and we joined the Eastbound A534. We ran down to the A34 and we ran Northwards a couple of junction up the the A54. We ran into the town centre and then we turned right onto the A527. We ran Southwards through Biddulph and Knyppersley and Brindley Ford and we climbed the hill to Chell. We turned left onto the A5272 ans we ran Southwards through Smallthorne, Sneyd Green and Birches Head Hanley on the ring road and back up Victoria Road where they stopped off at Aldi so that Matthew could pick up his weekly shop. Matthew did his shopping and then waited for a taxi back to Fenton. The taxi turned up and it was Lucky Seven SJ07 LSU. We set off onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill. We turned right onto Edward Street We turned right onto George Street We turned left onto Manor Street and right onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left again onto Temple Street. Back at the residential unit Matthew went up to his room to chill out before he went to uncle Dave's for tea. Matthew also watched buses out of the window where we saw First Potteries 65027 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 65027 in Fenton

Afterwards we saw green minibus W785 WGG going towards Stoke.

W785 WGG in Fenton

A short time later we saw Wints coach F705 PAY going towards Longton.

Wints F705 PAY in Fenton

After that we saw First Potteries 63175 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63175 in Fenton

Later on Matthew went to uncle Dave's in a car. We set off along Temple Street and left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Wheildon Road and to uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had chicken potatoes and carrots. Later on he had a drink of Dandelion & Burdock and a few digestive biscuits and custard creams. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.